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Dr. Kim Beason, CPRE

Professor & Program Coordinator

Director of the Senior Adult Aquatic Program

Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management Department

Sport & Recreation Administration Program

The University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi 38677

(662) 915-5521 [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

2012- Professor of Sport and Recreation Administration, University of Mississippi

2007- Coordinator of Park and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi

1997- Associate Professor of Park and Recreation Management, University of

Mississippi

1989-1997 Assistant Professor of Park and Recreation Management, University of

Mississippi

1999-2001 Visiting Professor, American Universities International Program- Belize.

Ecotourism and Rural Community Development.

ACADEMIC RECORD

Ed.D. 1990 University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Major: Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Specialization: Recreation Business Administration

M.Ed. 1986 University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Major:

Recreation Management

B.S. 1983 College of the Ozarks, Pt. Lookout, Missouri Major:

Criminal Justice, Minor Biology

TEACHING RECORD (Past Two Years)

University of Mississippi Graduate Courses

SRA 600 Issues and Topics in Park and Recreation Management

SRA 601 Park and Recreation Program Development and Promotion

SRA 651 Independent Study

SRA 652 Advanced Independent Study

SRA 653 Independent Research

SRA 654 Directed Event Programming

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SRA 697 Thesis

Undergraduate Courses

SRA 301 Assessment, Planning and Evaluation of Park and Recreation

SRA 302- Recreation Program Development

SRA 332 Outdoor Recreation

SRA 375 Recreational Sport Programming

SRA 380 Current Issues and Topics in Tourism

SRA 400 Professional Development

SRA 401 Internship

SRA 471 Administration of Park and Recreation Management

SRA 490 Independent Study

HP 203 First Aid

Theses and Dissertations Directed

2016` Alex Cramer (MARA). The Effects Promotional Incentives have on College

Basketball Attendance in the Power Five Conferences. August 2016

2016 Will Jordan (MARA). An Exploration of LEED Compliance in Main Recreation

Facilities among Campus Recreation Departments in the Southeastern United

States. December 2016

2012 Morgan McCreary (MASRA). Exploring Inter-organizational Relationships

between Park and Recreation Agencies with Wounded Warrior Programs and

Community Service Organizations. May 2012

2012 McKenzie Martin (MASRA). Exploration and Validation of the Camp Orientation

and Experiences Scale. May 2012

2004 Karen Dunn (MASRA). Chair, Master Thesis. Visitor Recreation Expenditures,

Interests, Satisfaction and Performance-based Budgeting: A case study of Enid

Lake Mississippi. December 2004.

1998 Donald Rockey (Ph.D.). Chair Doctoral Dissertation. A Comparison of

Pathological and Problem Gambling between College Students and College

Athletes. August 1998.

1997 Kathie Leigh Cavette. (Ph.D.). Chair Doctoral Dissertation. The Effect of Leisure

Education on Frequency of Leisure Activity Participation and Stress Levels of

Direct Care Staff at a Regional Mental Health Center. December 1997

1997 Michael Ballard. (MALM). Chair, Master Thesis. The Effect of Philosophical

Orientation on User Participation and Satisfaction While in the Pursuit of Recreation Opportunities within the Black Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor. August 1997.

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1996 Seung Koo Lee. (Ph.D.). Co-Chair Doctoral Dissertation. Analysis of the Factors

Influencing Interorganizational Relations between Tourism Promotion

Organizations and the Riverboat Casino Industry. August 1996.

Publications

Printed Refereed and Reviewed Publications

Nahar VK1, Ford MA, Boyas JF, Brodell RT, Hutcheson A, Davis RE, Beason KR, Bass MA,

Biviji Sharma R. (2014). Skin cancer preventative behaviors in state park workers: a pilot

study. Environ Health Prev Med. 2014 Nov; 19 (6):467-74.

National Water Safety Congress (2010). Life Jacket Validation Research Project for

United States Coast Guard. Water Safety Journal 26(1). 4-7.

Beason, K.R. & Staten, R.S. (2007). Can socializing during low to medium impact aquatic

exercise act as an antidepressant for older adults? Aquatic Fitness Research Journal 4(2).

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Morse, C., Beason, K.R., Gilbert, J.D. (2007). Satisfaction and Interest Levels of Thomas

N. Turner Center Membership. Electronic Journal MAPHERD. Fall 2007.

http://www.msahperd.com/ejournal/turner_center_research.html

Gilbert, J.D. & Beason, K.R. (2007). Car shows. Parks and Recreation. March, 2007.

Rockey, D. & Beason, K.R., Gilbert, J, & Rockey, C., (Jan/Feb 2005). Gambling by

Greek-affiliated college students: An association between affiliation and gambling.

Journal of College Student Development. 46(10). 75-87.

Gilbert, J., Shirkey, J., Beason, K., Baller S., and Rockey, D. (2003). Student recruitment and satisfaction at the University of Mississippi. Electronic Journal MAPHERD http://www.msahperd.com/ejournal/campusrecfac.html. Fall. 2003.

Rockey, D. & Beason, K.R., Gilbert, J, & Rockey, C. (October 2002). Comparison of

student athletes and non-student athletes gambling behaviors. The Electronic Journal

of Gambling Studies Issues. 7(4). 12-25.

Brown, S.P., Jordan, J.C., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., Alvarez, J.G., Honea, K.P. (1998).

Relationship of heart rate and oxygen uptake kinetics during deep water running in the

adult population-ages 50 to 70 years. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 6(3). 248-

255.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Alvarez, J.G., Beason, K.R. & Mclemore, D.R. (1997)

Predicting oxygen uptake during deep water running: gender differences. Journal of

Strength and Conditioning Research, 11(3), 188-193.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R. & Mclemore, D.R. (1997). Deep water

running physiologic responses: gender differences at treadmill-matched

walking/running cadences. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 11(2).

107-114.



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Gilbert, J.D. & Beason, K.R. (1997). Healthy People 2000 Goal 1.5a: Older Adults

Leisure Programming By Mississippi Municipal Recreation Agencies. Mississippi

Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 14(2). 10-13.

Rockey, D.L., Beason, K.R., Lee, S.K., Stewart, C., Gilbert. J.D. (1997). Economic Impact of

student expenditures on three destinations. Mississippi Journal of Health, Physical

Education, Recreation, and Dance. 14(1). 10-13.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (1996). Physiological

correlates with perceived exertion during deep water running. Perceptual and Motor

Skills. 83 155-162.Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (1996).

Perceptual responses to deep water running and treadmill exercise. Perceptual and

Motor Skills. 83 131-139.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R. & Mclemore, D.R. (1997). Deep water running

physiologic responses: gender differences at treadmill-matched walking/running

cadences. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 11. 107-114.

Beason, K.R. and Gilbert, J. (1995). Benefits of deep water exercise for ambulatory

impaired adults. PALAESTRA. 11(4). 22-28.

Beason, K.R. (1992) As I See It. State Park and Recreation Update 6,(1). P.12.

Selin, S. and Beason, K. (1991) Interorganizational relations in tourism. Annals of

Tourism Research 18 (4), 639–52.

Beason, K.R. (1991) Aquafest! Mississippi Style. National Aquatics Journal 7, (3) P.5

Published Abstracts

Vinayak K. Nahar; A. K. Hutcheson; J.F. Boyas, K. Lee; S. Chelf; R. Lakhan; M. A. Ford; J.P. Bentley; P. Johnson; K.R. Beason; W. H. Black; J. M. Grant-Kel; R. T. Brodell. (2017). Utility of health belief model in predicting sun protection behaviors among state-park workers in southeastern United States. American Public Health Association, Research Proceedings.

Pechenik Mausolf, A., & Beason, K. (2014). Their population doubled in a decade: Determining priorities and meeting a fast-growing community’s leisure needs. The Hernando,

Mississippi case study. In A. Thibault (Ed.), World Leisure Congress 2014 Book of Abstracts, Complete Edition (pp. 29).

Beason, K.R., Brasher, K., Wheat, M. & Lee, J. (2013). A Five Year Comparison of

Professionalism in the Aquatic Exercise and Therapy Profession. Proceedings of the 2013

AEA International Aquatic Fitness Association. World Aquatic Coalition, Inc. p. 7-9.

Beason, K.R. & Flockhart, D. (2008). Fantasy Sport Education. Continuing Education Selection

(.15 ceus). 2008 NRPA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. Published Abstract and

Videotaped archive.

Beason, K.R. (2008). Professionalism in Aquatic Exercise and Therapy. 2008 International

Aquatic Exercise Conference. Orlando, Fl. May 13-20. Conference Proceedings.

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Beason, K.R. & Staten, S. (2007). Can socializing during low to medium impact aquatic exercise act as an antidepressant for older adults? 2007 International Aquatic Exercise Conference. Orlando, Fl. May 12--19. Conference Proceedings.

Beason, K., Mclemore, T., Chambers, J. (2005) Socialization effect on heart rate and rate of

perceived exertion during deep-water jogging regimen in older adults. Aquatic

Therapy Journal. 7(20) p. 18.

Beason, K.R., Paig, L., Gilbert, J.D., Dupper, M.A. (2002). A comparison of professionalism

between states requiring state-based therapeutic recreation certification/licensure and

states without state certification/licensure requirements. National Park and Recreation

Research Symposium, 2002 Annual meeting. Tampa, Florida. (Published Abstract)

Beason, K.R., Ballard, M., Gilbert, J.D., Cheek, D. (September, 1998). The Effect of

philosophical orientation on outdoor recreation participation and satisfaction. National

Recreation and Park Association, 1998 Research Symposium. Miami, FL. (Published

Conference Abstract).

Beason, K.R., Rockey, D.L., Lee, S.K, & Gilbert, J.D. (October, 1996). Effect of Tourism

Destination Competition on Leisure Expenditures Within Small Rural

Communities. National Recreation and Park Association Annual Research Symposium.

Kansas City, MO.

Beason, Kim R. (1992) Cooperation Dynamics Between the U.S. Forest Service and Chambers of

Commerce and Tourism Associations in the Ozark National Forest. Dissertation

Abstract International 52, 3072

Beason, Kim and Gilbert, James (1991) Aquatic Programming for Third Age Adults. Research

Abstracts. MAPHERD November, 1991

Selin, Steve and Beason, K.R. (1991) Conditions facilitating forest service partnerships with

tourism interest groups. Extended 1991 NRPA Presentation Abstracts. Baltimore, MD

1991.

Beason, K.R. and Gilbert, J. (August, 1991) Aquatic Programming for Third Age Adults.

Published Abstract, International Conference Health, Physical Education, and

Recreation, Limerick, Ireland.

Beason, K.R. and Gilbert, J. (1991) Aquatic Programming for Third Age Adults,

Published Congress Proceedings, ICHPER, Limerick Ireland.

Selin, Steve, and Beason, K.R. (June 1991) Conditions facilitating collaborative tourism planning:

A Qualitative Perspective. Proceedings Paper. Travel and Tourism Research Association

22nd Annual Conference. Long Beach California June 9-13 1991.

Beason, K.R. (June 1991) Aquafest Mississippi Style. MRPA Forum (April 1991)

4(6) p.3.

Beason, K.R. As I See It. (1991). MRPA Forum. 4(4) p.2.

Beason, K.R. (1991) Aquafest! Mississippi Style: A Concept of Festival

Programming. 1991 National Safe Boating Council. Conference Proceedings.

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Beason, K.R. and Selin, Steve (1990) Cooperation Dynamics Between the U.S. Forest Service

and Tourism Organizations: A Field Interview Technique. Abstracts from Research

Symposium. National Recreation and Parks Association, Research Symposium. Phoenix,

Az.

Selin, Steve and Beason, K.R. (1990) Cooperation Dynamics: A Resource Alternative.

National Outdoor Recreation Symposium. Indianapolis, IN. Proceedings Publication.

Selin, Steve and Beason, K.R. (1990). Dynamics." 6th Annual Canadian Congress on Leisure.

Toronto, Canada. Proceedings Publication.

Sponsored Research Projects

2016 Community Use and Satisfaction Survey. Olive Branch, MS. Sponsored by Olive

Branch Recreation and Parks Dept. & City of Olive Branch

2013 Community Use and Satisfaction Survey. Oxford, MS. Sponsored by Oxford Park

and Recreation Dept. & City of Oxford.

2012 Community Use and Satisfaction Survey. Hernando, M.S. Sponsored by

Hernando Park and Recreation & City of Hernando

2009-2011 Fantasy sport and math competency scores in grades 6-12.

2009-2011 Effectiveness of Mandatory Life Jacket regulations on U.S. Army Corps of

Engineer Projects- Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard and National Water Safety

Congress

2006-2011 Professionalism and Credentialing in the Aquatic Exercise and Therapy industries.

2003-2011 Fantasy Sport Phenomenon. Comprehensive longitudinal and cross-sectional

investigation of the fantasy sport industry

1998- Economic impact of rural and community special events

1990- Exploration of the effects of aquatic exercise on senior adults that are part of a

social low-to-medium impact aquatic exercise regimen.

Sponsored External Contracts and Grants: Funded

External Grants with F&A

2013/14 $119,000 USDA Forest Service. National Visitor Use Monitoring Grant.

October 2013-September 2014. Full F&A Grant

2008 $125,000 USDA Forest Service. National Visitor Use Monitoring Grant.

October 2008-September 2009. Full F&A Grant

2001 $6,500 USDA Forest Service- Holly Springs. National Recreation Use

Survey: Holly Springs National Forest.

1995 $10,000 U.S. Forest Service{ Homochito National Forest. Recreation

Demand and Economic Impact Study.

1991 $9,500 U.S. Forest Service, Desoto National Forest, Black Creek District.

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Limits of Acceptable Change on Black Creek Wild and Scenic River.

External grants and contracts without F&A

2014/15 $10,000 Baddour Center. Practical Experiences Project for SRA Graduate

Students, Funded Graduate Research Assistant

2011/13 $24,000 Baddour Center. Practical Experiences Project for SRA Graduate

Students, Funded Graduate Research Assistant

2012/13 $4000 Oxford Park and Recreation Department. 2012-13 Community

recreation and facility needs survey,

2010/11 $12,000 National Water Safety Congress/United States Coast Guard. PFD

Validation and Wear Rate Study., Vicksburg District U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers. August 2010- September 2012.

2008-14 8,500 Baddour Center. Practical Experiences Project for Graduate Students,

Funded Graduate Research Assistant

2011 $ 2,000 Oxford Visitor and Convention Bureau. Support Funds for the 2011

Double Decker Swamp Stomper Event. April 29, 2011.

2010 $17,000 Fantasy Sport Trade Association. Annual Fantasy Sport Trade

Association. Fantasy Sport Customer Survey



2009 $13,020 National Water Safety Congress/United States Coast Guard. PFD Validation and Wear Rate Study., Vicksburg District U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers. July-August 2009. 2009 $4,500 F+W Publishers. Motivations of Sports Memorabilia and Car Collectors.

2009 $2,000 Oxford Visitor and Convention Bureau. Support Funds for the 2008 Rebel

Man Sprint Triathlon.





2008 $5,000 Oxford Visitor and Convention Bureau. Support Funds for the 2008 Rebel


2008 $2,500 Oxford Visitor and Convention Bureau. Double Decker Classic Car Show

Program Development.

2007 $13,000 Fantasy Sport Trade Association. Annual Fantasy Sport Consumer

Behavior Study. 2007 $5,000

2007 $5,000 Oxford Visitor and Convention Bureau. Support funds for the 2007 Rebel


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Behavior Survey.


Behavior Survey.

2005 $4,500 F+W Publishers. Conduct Barriers and Constraints to Sport Card

Collectors Research Study.

2004 $12,000 H2OGym, Taiwan. Watergym Equipment Grant


Behavior Survey.

2004 $10,000 Choctaw Indian Nation. Tribal-State Compact Grant. Take Your Town:

Sustainable Festival and Special Event Development Conference.

2004 $600 Oxford Tourism Association. Support monies for the 2004 Benefits Based

Special even and festival planning conference.


Behavior Survey.


Behavior Survey.

2002 $2,000 USDA Forest Service- Holly Springs. Participatory Agreement.

Chewalla Lake Re-Dedication Ceremony and Wal-Mart All-American

Kids Fishing Rodeo.

1992 $1,500 U.S. Forest Service: DeSoto National Forest. Black Creek Wilderness and

Scenic River Marketing Project.

1992 $22,000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sardis Lake, Vicksburg District. Sardis

Lake Visitor Center and Campground Host.

1991 $3,500 U.S. Forest Service, Holly Springs District. Strategic Marketing Survey.

1991 $7,000 U.S Forest Service. Holly Springs National Forest, Chewalla Lake.

Cost Share Playground Planning and Construction U.S. Forest Service.

1990 $2,000 U.S. Forest Service, Holly Springs National Forest. Tourism Advocacy

Assessment Project.

1988 $3,000 U.S Forest Service, Ozark National Forest. Marketing Grant.

2. Internal Grant and Contracts: Funded

2007 Professional development: Online course development, support and training.

Sponsored by On-line Services. Stipend and equipment. $10.500

2004 Professional Development: GIS software uses and training. Sponsored by the

Faculty Technology and Support Center: $500

2001 IMPLAN financial forecasting software. Partnership grant. $1000

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1993 Professional Supplements. Sponsored by the University of Mississippi. $500

1992 Professional Development: Developing and Using Technology in the Classroom.

Sponsored by faculty Technology and Support Services. $2500 stipend

1992 Aquatic Instructional Equipment Partnership Grant. Sponsored by the University

of Mississippi. $1,000

1991 Summer Research Sabbatical. Formation of Rural Tourism Partnerships in

conjunction with Graduate School, Ole Miss. $4,600.

1991 Partnership Grant, University of Mississippi. Interview Equipment.$86

1989 Partnership Grant, University of Mississippi, for Wet Vest research, $1,000

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Professional Training

2015- Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)

2014- COAPRT Training, 2014 NRPA Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC (CEU)

2013- COAPRT Training, 2013 NRPA Annual Conference, Houston, TX (CEU)

2012- COAPRT Training, 2012 NRPA Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA (CEU)

2011- COAPRT Training, 2011 NRPA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA (CEU)

2010-2015 Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

Membership in professional organizations

2011- International Swimming Hall of Fame

1990- National Recreation and Park Association—SPRE and NAS Sections

1990- Mississippi Recreation and Park Association

2007-2013 Aquatic Exercise Association Research Committee

2004- Aquatic Therapy Research Institute

2003-2010 Fantasy Sport Trade Association

Offices held in professional organizations

• Certification Committee Member: Mississippi Recreation Park Association

• Education Committee Member: Mississippi Recreation and Park Association

• Member Advisory Board and Committee Member of Aging Section. International

Swimming Pool Hall of Fame

• Research Committee: Aquatic Exercise Association

Papers presented.

Vinayak K. Nahar; A. K. Hutcheson; J.F. Boyas, K. Lee; S. Chelf; R. Lakhan; M. A. Ford; J.P.

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Bentley; P. Johnson; K.R. Beason; W. H. Black; J. M. Grant-Kel; R. T. Brodell. (2017). Utility of health belief model in predicting sun protection behaviors among state-park workers in southeastern United States. American Public Health Association, Atlanta GA, November 4-8, 23017

Pechenik Mausolf, A., & Beason, K. (2014). Their population doubled in a decade: Determining

priorities and meeting a fast-growing community’s leisure needs. The Hernando,

Mississippi case study. In A. Thibault (Ed.), World Leisure Congress 2014 Book of

Abstracts, Complete Edition (pp. 29).

Ellis, G., Beason, K.,Kucharewski, R. (2013). Planning and Implementing Learning Outcomes

Assessment Programs. 2013 Academic Chairs Conference, January 28th, Charleston, SC

Beason, K.R, (March 2012). The Effect of Lifejacket Wear Regulations on Boater Lifejacket Wear

Rates and Behaviors: A Three Year Study of Lifejacket Wear Regulations on Four

Mississippi Reservoirs. 2012 National Drowning Prevention Symposium, San Diego, CA.

March 7-12, 2012.

Beason, K.R. (September 2011). Credentialing and Professionalism in the Recreation and Leisure

Profession. 2011 MRPA Annual Conference, Olive Branch, MS. (.15 CEU Session).

Beason, K. R. (January 2011). Fantasy Sports Consumers: NFL/NFLPA Work Stoppage, 2010

Consumption Level, Mobile Technology, and latest trends. 2011 FSTA Winter Business

Conference. Las Vegas, NV. January 25

Beason, K. R. (June 2010). Fantasy Sport Consumer Behaviors: League Play Behaviors. Chicago,

Ill June, 2010.]

Beason, K.R. (January, 2010). Mobile Technology in the Management of Fantasy Sports Teams.

2010 Spring FSTA Business Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Beason, K.R. (October, 2009) Aquatic Recreation to Aquatic Therapy: The Known Benefits of

Aquatic Exercise for Seniors. International World Aquatic Health Conference, Atlanta,

GA.

Beason, K.R. (April 2009). Motivation of Sports Memorabilia and Card Collectors 2004-2009.

Annual Hawaii Trade Conference: Florida Edition, Tampa, FL.

Beason, K.R. (June, 2009). Economy Effect on Fantasy Sport Consumption. 2009 Spring

FSTA Business Conference, Denver, CO.

Beason, K.R. (January, 2009). Market Trends Within The Fantasy Sport Industry. 2009 Spring

FSTA Business Conference, Denver, CO.

Beason, K.R. & Flockhart, D. (2008) Fantasy Sport Education. Continuing Education Selection

(.15 ceus). 2008 NRPA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Beason, K.R. (February, 2008). Fantasy Sport Consumer Behaviors. 2008 Spring FSTA Business

Conference, Denver, CO.

Beason, K.R. (February, 2008). Economic Impact of Fantasy Sports in the United States. 2008

FSTA Business Conference. Denver, CO.

Beason, K.R., Lacey, S., Suter, J., Staten, S. (November 2007). The Effects of Socialization on

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Ratings of Perceived Exertion, Heart Rate and Body Composition during Aquatic

Exercise in Older Adults. Presented under: Psycho-social and physical aspects of

Leisure

Beason, K.R. (2007) Time Physical Activity. 2007. Gerontological Society of America. 60th

Annual Scientific Meeting. San Francisco, CA. November 16-20.

Beason, K.R. (September 2007) Fantasy Sports and Park and Recreation Programming.

Annual MRPA State Conference, CEU event. Tupelo, MS

Beason, K.R. (August, 2007). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers: Fantasy

baseball -v- football consumers. 2007 Fall Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA)

Research Symposium Conference, Las Vegas, NV.


Football, Backbone of the Industry. 2007 Fall Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA)



Football II: Breakout of Demographics. 2007 Fall Fantasy Sport Trade Association

(FSTA) Research Symposium Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. (August, 2007). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers: Attitudes,

Beliefs, and Opinions, What’s Up Doc? 2007 Fall Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA)


Beason, K.R., Lacey, K.S., Suter, J.A., Staten, R.S. (May 2007). Effect of Socialization on Heart

Rate, RPE, and Body Composition. International Aquatic Exercise Conference Research

Symposium. Orlando ,Fl.

Beason, K.R. (February 2007). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers: 2007 Annual

Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA) Business Conference, Chicago, Il

Beason, K.R. (August, 2006). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers: Fantasy sports

in the workplace. 2006 Annual Fall Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA)

Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. & Gilbert, J.D. (October 2006). 2006 Revised CPR Guidelines and Certification.

Annual MRPA Convention, Oxford, MS.

Beason, K.R. (March, 2006). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers. 2005 Annual

Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. (March 2006). Youth and Sport Card Collecting: A Consumer Behavior Analysis.

21st Annual Hawaii Trade Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Beason, K.R. (October, 2005). Community Aquatic Programming for Older Adults. Annual

MRPA Conference, Natchez, MS.

Beason, K.R. (March, 2005). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers. 2004 Annual

Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. (February 2005). Barriers and Constraints to Sport Card Collectors. 20th Annual

Hawaii Trade Conference, Honolulu, HI.

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Beason, K.R., Chambers, J.A., Rockey, D. (September 2004) Profiling the Fantasy Sport

Consumer: Exploring the Connection Between Fantasy Sport “Passion" and Attendance

at Professional Sport Games. 2004 Fall Football Conference, Las Vegas Nevada

Chambers, J.A. & Beason, K.R. (June 2004). Profiling the Fantasy Sport Consumer:

Exploring the Connection between Fantasy Sport “Passion” and Attendance at Professional Sport Games. Research Symposium presentation. North American Sport Marketing Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Beason, K.R. (April 2004). Benefits of special events and programs to Mississippi’s economy.

Benefit-Based Festival and Special Events Programming Conference. Oxford, MS.

Beason, K.R. & Chambers, J. (March 2004). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers.

2004 Annual Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. (September 2003). Aquatic Programming for Older Adults. 2003 University of

Mississippi and Mississippi Recreation and Park Association Mini Conference, Oxford,

MS.

Beason, K.R. (September, 2003). Results of the 2002 Fantasy Sport Trade Association

Consumer Behavior Study. 2003 Biannual FSTA Conference, Chicago, Ill. Gilbert, J. &

Beason, K. (October 2003). Impact of automobile shows on Mississippi communities and

the benefits of involvement to Parks and Recreation organizations. MRPA State

Conference, October 2003.

Beason, K.R. (March 2003). Economic Impact of Park and Recreation in Mississippi.

Mississippi Council on Economic Development Annual Meeting. Jackson, MS.

Beason, K.R. (March 2003). Consumer Behavior of Fantasy Sport Consumers. 2003

Annual Fantasy Sport Trade Association (FSTA) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Beason, K.R. (February 2003). Economic Benefits of Recreation and Special Event Planning.

Mississippi Economic Development Council Winter Meeting. Jackson, MS.

Beason, K.R., Paig, L., Gilbert, J.D., Dupper, M.A. (2002). A Comparison of Professionalism

Among States Requiring State-based Therapeutic Recreation Certification/licensure and

States Without State Certification/licensure Requirements. National Park and

Recreation Research Symposium, 2002 Annual meeting. Tampa, Florida.

Rockey, Don, & Beason, K.R. (April 2001). College Athletes and Pathological Gambling.

Canadian Federation for Compulsive Gambling, 2001 International Meeting. Toronto,

Canada.

Beason, K.R. & Ballard, M. (November, 1999). Aquatics and the Park & Recreation Profession.

Mississippi Recreation and Park Association, 1999 Annual meeting. Natchez, MS. (CEU

event).

Beason, K.R., Ballard, M., Gilbert, J.D., Cheek, D. (September, 1998). The Effect of

philosophical orientation on outdoor recreation participation and satisfaction. National

Recreation and Park Association, 1998 Research Symposium. Miami, FL

Brown, S.P., Jordan, J.C., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., Alvarez, J.G., & Honea, K.P. February,

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1998) Relationship Between Relative Heart Rate and VO2 During Deep Water Running

in Older Adults. Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, 1998,

Orlando FL.

Beason, K.R., Rockey, D.L., Lee, S., Gilbert, J.D. (October, 1996). Comparison of Leisure

Spending Among Three Tourism Destination Areas. National Recreation and Park

Association, 1996 Research Symposium. Kansas City, MO. (Published Conference

Proceedings Abstract).

Beason, K.R. (September, 1996). Sustainable Tourism: Meeting recreation demand and tourism demand. Southern Region Travel and Tourism Research Association, Tupelo MS. Beason, K.R., Giles, M, Heaton, P. (November, 1995). American Red Cross Lifeguard Re- Certification and Aquatic Examiner Program. Mississippi Park and Recreation State Conference, Jackson, MS.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (June, 1995). Male and Female

Physiologic Responses to Treadmill and Deep Water Running at Matched Running

Cadences. Poster Presentation. National Conference of the American College of Sport

Medicine. Minneapolis, MN

Coker, R.H., Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (April,1995).

Evidence of a Greater Exercise Economy in Females Subjects During Deep Water

Running. Poster Presentation. Experimental Biology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (April, 1995). Heart Rate Plateaus

at Submaximal Work Rates During Graded Deep Water Running (DWR). Poster

Presentation. Experimental Biology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Beason, K.R. & Cadden, K. (March, 1995). Aquatics for Persons with Disabilities. MRPA

Continuing Education Workshop. Oxford, MS.

Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (February, 1995). Predicting RPE

Responses During Deep Water Running. Southeast region of the American College of

Sport Science. Poster Presentation. Lexington, KY.

Chitwood, L.F., Brown, S.P., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (February, 1995). Predicting

Oxygen Consumption During Deep Water Running. Southeast region of the American

College of Sport Science. Poster Presentation. Lexington, KY.

Coker, R.H., Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L.F., Beason, K.R., McLemore, D.L. (February, 1995). The

Effects of Gender and Running Medium on Perceived Exertional (RPE) Responses.

Southeast Region of the American College of Sport Science. Poster Presentation.

Lexington, KY.

Beason, K.R., Brown, S.P., Chitwood, L. (October, 1994). Rates of Perceived Exertion: A

Comparison of Treadmill and Deep Water Responses. National Conference on National

Cooperation in Aquatics. Charlotte, NC.

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Beason, K.R. (September, 1994). Aquatic Therapy for Severe and Profoundly Affected Infants and Preschoolers. American Therapeutic Recreation Association National Conference, Orlando, FL.

Beason, K.R. and Gilbert, Jim. (October, 1994). Aquatic Programming for the Ambulatory

Impaired. National Conference. Council on National Cooperation in Aquatics (CNCA),

Charlotte, NC

Beason, K.R. (May 1993). Processes Involved with the Limits of Acceptable Change Process.

National Rivers Symposium, Fort Smith, AR.

Beason, K.R. (November, 1992). Aquatic Programming for Special Populations. Mississippi

Park and Recreation Annual Conference, Ocean Springs, MS. CEU Event.

Beason, K.R. (October, 1992). Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Standards.

Regional American Campers Association Meeting, Camp Lake Stevens, MS.

Beason, K.R. (September, 1992) Deep Water Programming for Senior Citizens and Physically

Impaired Adults. 1992 American Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference,

Breckenridge, Co.

Beason, K.R. (November 1992) The Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) Process Applied to the

Black Creek Ranger District. 1992 George Wright Society Seventh Conference on

Research and Resource Management in Parks and on Public Lands. Jacksonville,

Florida.

Beason, K.R. (November 1992) Aquatic Programming for Special Populations: A Review of

Current Applications. 1992 Mississippi Recreation and Park Association Annual

Meeting. Ocean Springs, MS. CEU Event.

Gilbert, J. and Beason, K.R. (November 1991). Aquatic Programming for Third Age Adults.

Annual MAHPERD Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.

Selin, S. and Beason, K.R. (October 1991). Conditions Facilitating Forest Service Partnerships

with Tourism Interest Groups. Extended 1991 Presentation, NRPA Baltimore, MD.

Beason, K.R. and Gilbert, J. (August 1991). Aquatic Programming for Third Age Adults.

International Council of Health Physical Education and Recreation. Limerick, Ireland.

Selin, Steve, and Beason, Kim. (June 1991) Interorganizational Collaboration between the U.S.

Forest Service and Tourism Advocacy Groups. 22nd Annual Travel and Tourism

Research Association Conference Long Beach, California.

Beason, K.R. (March, 1991). Aquafest! Mississippi Style. National Safe Boating Council, Lake

Havasua AZ. $400.00 honorarium received.

Beason, K.R. and Selin, S. (March, 1991). Cooperating to Form Partnerships. Southern Region

AAPHERD Conference, Norfork, VA.

Beason, K.R. and Selin, S. (October, 1990) Cooperation Dynamics Between U.S. Forest Service

and Tourism Organizations: A Field Interview Technique. National Park and Recreation

National Research Symposium. Phoenix, AZ.

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Beason, K.R. and Busby, Elaine (Sept. 1990) Cooperation, Coordination, and Collaboration:

Forming Partnerships Between Resource Management Organizations and the Tourism

Industry in Mississippi. MRPA State Conference. Tupelo, MS. CEU Event.

SERVICE

University Service

2010- Acad. Freedom & Faculty Responsibility - University Standing Committee

2010- Graduate Council - University Standing Committee

2010- Traffic and Parking - University Standing Committee

2006- Coordinator, Park and Recreation Degree

2005- Director Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon (Generates $7000 per year)

2005- Graduate Faculty Committee

1998- Director, Aquatic Exercise Program. (Generates approximately $6000 yearly).

2002-05 Chair, HESRM Travel Committee

2002-04 Member, Graduate Committee

2002,2011 Faculty Search Chair, Assistant Professor of Park and Recreation

2002 Search Committee, Chair of HESRM

2002 School of Applied Science Curriculum and Procedures Committee

1998-2008 Director, Oxford Park Commission/Park and Recreation Management Majors

Association Haunted Trail. Generates $2000 yearly for professional

development.

2001- Chair, HESRM activity course revision committee

2001-07 Member, HESRM Tenure and Promotion Revision Committee

1999-04 Chair, Student Recruitment Committee

1999-2011 Member, University Standing Committee on Diving Safety

1998-00 Chair, Student Recruitment Committee, Summer Faculty and Small Grant Review

Committee

1998-00 Chair, Merit Pay Committee, 1999- committee member

1990-02 Liaison, Governmental Agencies for Leisure Division

1997 Faculty Senate Member

1997 Faculty Senate Faculty Governance Committee Chair

1997 Search Committee, Dean School of Education and Assistant Professor, LM

1992-96 Member, Faculty Traffic Appeals Committee

1989-96 Member, Faculty Housing Committee

1992-97 Co-chair, ESLM Library Committee

1995-97 Chair, ESLM Graduate Ethics and Standards Committee

1989- Faculty advisor to Parks and Recreation Management Majors Association

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Service to Discipline

2011-16 Research Committee, Aquatic Therapy Research Institute

2011 Presenter, 2011 Aquatic Therapy Workshop & CEU event. 2011 MRPA

Conference, Olive Branch, MS. September 18-21

2011 Reviewer, Journal of Sport Management

2008- Member, Aquatic Exercise Association Research Council, AEA.

2007-2011 Director PRO (Park and Recreation Observations)

2002-2011 Consultant and Project administrator- Fantasy Sport Trade Association National

Customer Behavior Survey.

2005- Program Director, Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon. Program generates approximately

$4000 per year to support graduate student professional development.

2004- Assistant Editor, Aquatic Therapy Research Journal.

2004 Sabbatical, Professional development: IMPLAN and SPSS Updates

1990- ARC Board of Directors, Lafayette County, Past President, Chair Service Delivery

Committee

1981- Water safety Instructor ARC

1990- Water safety Instructor Trainer ARC

1986- Lifeguard CPR-PRO Instructor ARC

1990- Lifeguard CPR-PRO Instructor Trainer ARC

1990- Health Service Educator ARC

1986- Standard First Aid Instructor ARC

1989-2000 Little League Umpire

2000 Consultant and Presenter, North Mississippi Regional Center Adapted Aquatics

workshop. Honorarium granted.

1995-2000 Visiting Professor, American Universities International Program- Belize. Taught

Eco-tourism and Rural Community Development.

1990-2001 NYSP Professional Staff Aquatic Director, Education, and Liaison.

1996-2006 Public agency liaison, University of Mississippi, University, MS.

1992-1996 Contractor, North Mississippi Regional Center project RUN. Training therapists

to utilize aquatics/rehabilitation to work with severe and profoundly affected

infants and pre-school.

1991-92 Fee Collection and Visitor Center operation. USACOE contract. Employed six

University students who utilized the experience to complete course

requirements in Internship, Practicum and Independent Study. $21,000

Contract.

1990- 2002 Administrator and Primary instructor of Ole Miss Aquatic Camp. Provided

American Red Cross training for approximately 90 individuals in Lifeguard

training, Water Safety Instruction, First Aid, and CPR. Coordinated with Red

Cross and Ole Miss Continuing Education.

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1991-2016 Sponsor and organizer of Ole Miss Park and Recreation Degree Club fund raisers.

Generated approximately $53,000 to support the professional development of

Park and Recreation Students.

1991 Consultant on Administrative procedures for Red Bay Recreation Department. Devised financing, marketing, staffing, programming and risk management programs. $500.00 Contract.

1991 Entrepreneur, Operator & Supervisor of Visitor Center at Sardis Lake. Provided manpower for visitor center. Designed management system, which employed students. $6,500

1991 Consultation to Red Bay Alabama to formally structure the Park & Recreation

Department. Coordinated and planned with Park & Recreation Board, City

Board, and members of Red Bay businesses. $250

1991 Consultant USFS, Comprehensive Forest Marketing plan that includes formation

of Rural Tourism Partnership. $1,500

1991-1993 Consultant, Aquafest! Committee chairman responsible for displays and exhibits.

1990 Consultant, USFS Ranger Public Relation Training Program

1990 Editor, MRPA FORUM

1990 Chair, Outdoor Section, Mississippi Recreation Park Association 1990

Coordinator, 1990 Sardis Reservoir Aquafest, Sardis, MS.

1990 Guest Instructor Trainer. Pensacola Chapter of American Red Cross, Pensacola,

FL.

1991 Instructor, Baton Rouge Chapter Red Cross, Aquatic School, Louisiana State

University, Baton Rouge, LA.

1989 Board Member, MRPA. Outdoor Section Chair-elect.

1986-1989 Facility Supervisor, Aquatic Coordinator; HPER Facility University of Arkansas,

Fayetteville, AR.

1985-1986 Police Officer, Branson, MO- Safety Specialist.

1983-1985 Conservation Agent, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Ozark and Crawford

Counties. Extensive outdoor resource management and protection

responsibilities. Missouri Law Enforcement Certified.

Honors

2008 North Central Mississippi American Red Cross Small Business of the Year

1995 Mississippi Recreation and Parks Professional of the Year

1995 Recognition Award, U.S. Forest Service, Chairman of Friends of

Bagley Bottoms

1994 Professional Service Award, Lafayette County American Red Cross

1993 Professional Service Award, Southern Region AAPHERD

1991-97 Service Award, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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1991 National Water Safety Congress Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service

1991 Sportsmanship Award, 1991 National Safe Boating Council Annual Meeting

1987 Outstanding Young Men of America Award

1987 Vescaloni Scholarship

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